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D-Index
47
Citations
7990
World Ranking
729
National Ranking
231

R. P. Wettemann publication distribution in Animal Science and Veterinary in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Animal Science and Veterinary in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where R. P. Wettemann sits on this spectrum.

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29 publications 442+

This scientist: 139 publications — 50th percentile

50% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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R. P. Wettemann D-index placement in Animal Science and Veterinary in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Animal Science and Veterinary scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where R. P. Wettemann sits on this spectrum.

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This scientist: 47 D-Index — 77th percentile

77% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 77 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2020 - L. E. Casida Award, American Society of Animal Science
  • 2012 - Animal Management Award, American Society of Animal Science
  • 2005 - Animal Physiology and Endocrinology Award, American Society of Animal Science
  • 1971 - National Milk Producers Federation Richard M. Hoyt Award, American Dairy Science Association

Overview

R. P. Wettemann is affiliated with Oklahoma State University in the United States and has contributed to research primarily in the fields of agronomy, crop science, endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism, animal science, zoology, and cultural studies. Their work spans several topics including reproductive physiology in livestock, growth hormone and insulin-like growth factors, effects of environmental stressors on livestock, and Asian American and Pacific histories.

The scientist's recent publications cover diverse areas and include the following:

  • Postpartum nutrition affects the insulin-like growth factor system in dominant follicles and plasma of anestrous beef cows, 2021, Animal Reproduction Science
  • They Shall Not Grow Old, 2020, The Oral History Review
  • Triennial reproduction symposium: L. E. Casida Award for Excellence in Graduate Education: mentoring graduate students in animal science, 2021, Journal of Animal Science
  • Influence of environmental temperature on prolificacy of pigs, 2020, Bioscientifica Proceedings
  • An Officer of the Old Guard: Lewis Stephenson Craig, 1807-1852 by William Harris Bragg, 2022, The Journal of Southern History

Frequent co-authors of R. P. Wettemann include:

  • I. Rubio
  • Frank White
  • L. J. Spicer
  • Fuller W. Bazer

The scientist's work has appeared in several publication venues:

  • Animal Reproduction Science
  • Journal of Animal Science
  • The Oral History Review
  • Bioscientifica Proceedings
  • The Journal of Southern History

Throughout their career, R. P. Wettemann has been recognized by professional societies, receiving several awards including:

  • L. E. Casida Award, American Society of Animal Science, 2020
  • Animal Management Award, American Society of Animal Science, 2012
  • Animal Physiology and Endocrinology Award, American Society of Animal Science, 2005
  • National Milk Producers Federation Richard M. Hoyt Award, American Dairy Science Association, 1971

Best Publications

  • Carcass Composition in Mature Hereford Cows: Estimation and Effect on Daily Metabolizable Energy Requirement During Winter

    J. J. Wagner;K. S. Lusby;J. W. Oltjen;J. Rakestraw

  • Reproductive responses and calf birth and weaning weights as affected by body condition at parturition and postpartum weight gain in primiparous beef cows.

    J C Spitzer;D G Morrison;R P Wettemann;L C Faulkner

  • INFLUENCE OF BODY CONDITION AT CALVING AND POSTPARTUM NUTRITION ON ENDOCRINE FUNCTION AND REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF PRIMIPAROUS BEEF COWS

    N. H. Ciccioli;R. P. Wettemann;L. J. Spicer;C. A. Lents

  • Efficacy of an intravaginal progesterone insert and an injection of PGF2alpha for synchronizing estrus and shortening the interval to pregnancy in postpartum beef cows, peripubertal beef heifers, and dairy heifers.

    M C Lucy;H J Billings;W R Butler;L R Ehnis

  • Relationship among weight change, body condition and reproductive performance of range beef cows.

    G. E. Selk;R. P. Wettemann;K. S. Lusby;J. W. Oltjen

  • Nutritionally induced anovulation in beef heifers: ovarian and endocrine function preceding cessation of ovulation.

    I Bossis;R P Wettemann;S D Welty;J A Vizcarra

  • Ovarian and endocrine characteristics during an estrous cycle in Angus, Brahman, and Senepol cows in a subtropical environment.

    P Alvarez;L J Spicer;C C Chase;M E Payton

  • Luteinizing hormone, growth hormone, insulin-like growth factor-I, insulin and metabolites before puberty in heifers fed to gain at two rates.

    J. V. Yelich;Robert P. Wettemann;T. T. Marston;L. J. Spicer

  • Body condition at parturition and postpartum weight gain influence luteal activity and concentrations of glucose, insulin, and nonesterified fatty acids in plasma of primiparous beef cows.

    J A Vizcarra;R P Wettemann;J C Spitzer;D G Morrison

  • Nutritional anestrus in beef cows: body weight change, body condition, luteinizing hormone in serum and ovarian activity.

    M. W. Richards;R. P. Wettemann;H. M. Schoenemann

  • Nutritional- and suckling-mediated anovulation in beef cows

    R. P. Wettemann;C. A. Lents;N. H. Ciccioli;F. J. White

  • Effect of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) pulse frequency on serum and pituitary concentrations of luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone, GnRH receptors, and messenger ribonucleic acid for gonadotropin subunits in cows

    J. A. Vizcarra;R. P. Wettemann;T. D. Braden;A. M. Turzillo

  • Influence of elevated ambient temperature on reproductive performance of boars.

    R. P. Wettemann;M. E. Wells;I. T. Omtvedt;C. E. Pope

  • Nutritionally Induced Anovulation in Beef Heifers: Ovarian and Endocrine Function During Realimentation and Resumption of Ovulation

    I. Bossis;Robert P. Wettemann;S. D. Welty;J. Vizcarra

  • Effects of growth rate on carcass composition and lipid partitioning at puberty and growth hormone, insulin-like growth factor I, insulin, and metabolites before puberty in beef heifers.

    J. V. Yelich;R. P. Wettemann;H. G. Dolezal;K. S. Lusby

  • Estradiol and Progesterone in Blood Serum during the Bovine Estrous Cycle

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  • Effects of Early Weaning Calves from First-Calf Heifers on Calf and Heifer Performance

    K. S. Lusby;R. P. Wettemann;E. J. Turman

  • Nutritional anestrus in beef cows: effects of body condition and ovariectomy on serum luteinizing hormone and insulin-like growth factor-I.

    M W Richards;R P Wettemann;L J Spicer;G L Morgan

  • Effects of nutrient restriction of bovine dams during early gestation on postnatal growth, carcass and organ characteristics, and gene expression in adipose tissue and muscle.

    N. M. Long;M. J. Prado-Cooper;C. R. Krehbiel;U. DeSilva

  • Reproductive criteria of beef bulls during and after exposure to increased ambient temperature.

    D. C. Meyerhoeffer;R. P. Wettemann;S. W. Coleman;M. E. Wells

  • Nutritional anestrus in beef cows: concentrations of glucose and nonesterified fatty acids in plasma and insulin in serum.

    M. W. Richards;R. P. Wettemann;H. M. Schoenemann

Frequent Co-Authors

Leon J. Spicer
Leon J. Spicer Oklahoma State University
David Lalman
David Lalman Oklahoma State University
C. R. Krehbiel
C. R. Krehbiel Texas Tech University
Rodney D. Geisert
Rodney D. Geisert University of Missouri
Nathan M. Long
Nathan M. Long Clemson University
Duane H. Keisler
Duane H. Keisler University of Missouri
Mark E. Payton
Mark E. Payton Oklahoma State University
Max Paape
Max Paape Agricultural Research Service
James W. Oltjen
James W. Oltjen University of California, Davis
Samuel W. Coleman
Samuel W. Coleman United States Department of Agriculture

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